Waveguide assembly comprising a molded waveguide interface having a support block for a launch transducer that is coupled to a communication device through a flange attached to the interface
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1. A waveguide interface comprising:
- a monolithic molded device comprising a support block configured to support a printed circuit board assembly and an interface coupled to an end portion of the support block and extending from the support block, the interface having a slot positioned to receive at least a portion of the printed circuit board assembly and one or more holes positioned to receive attachment devices to secure the interface to a waveguide flange.
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Abstract
A waveguide interface comprising a support block configured to support a printed circuit board assembly. An interface is coupled to an end portion of the support block and extends from the support block. The interface includes a slot positioned to receive at least a portion of the printed circuit board assembly and one or more holes positioned to receive attachment devices to secure the interface to a waveguide component. The support block and interface are molded as a monolithic device. A method of forming the waveguide interface, a waveguide assembly including the waveguide interface, and a method of making the waveguide assembly including the waveguide interface are also disclosed.
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1. A waveguide interface comprising:
a monolithic molded device comprising a support block configured to support a printed circuit board assembly and an interface coupled to an end portion of the support block and extending from the support block, the interface having a slot positioned to receive at least a portion of the printed circuit board assembly and one or more holes positioned to receive attachment devices to secure the interface to a waveguide flange. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A waveguide assembly comprising:
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a monolithic molded waveguide interface comprising a support block having a printed circuit board assembly affixed thereto and an interface coupled to an end portion of the support block and extending from the support block, the interface having a slot positioned to receive at least a portion of the printed circuit board assembly; a launch transducer comprising one or more transmission lines in a first portion of the launch transducer and at least one transducer element coupled to the one or more transmission lines in a second portion of the launch transducer, wherein the at least one transducer element is configured to propagate millimeter wave frequency signals; a communication device coupled to the printed circuit board assembly, wherein the launch transducer is positioned adjacent to and coupled to the communication device; and a waveguide flange coupled to the interface of the waveguide interface, the waveguide flange having a waveguide opening, wherein the interface has one or more holes positioned to receive attachment devices to secure the waveguide flange to the interface. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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